French Gardens, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU17 9DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	50.3%	1.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.8%	49.7%	-1.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GU17 9DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.3%	27.9%	1.6%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	56.1%	-5.7%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.5%	8.4%	1.9%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	4.6%	7.6%	3.0%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.7%	48.7%	2.0%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	42.7%	33.6%	-9.1%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	9.6%	14.8%	5.2%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	15.6%	-2.0%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	12.2%	-6.5%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	18.3%	3.0%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.9%	3.8%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	21%	6.1%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	26%	23.7%	-2.3%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	4.6%	2.3%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	1.6%	1.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
White	92.9%	88.2%	-4.7%	81.4%	6.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.6%	88.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	5.6%	0.3%	5.6%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	89%	-2.3%	83.2%	5.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	10%	9.7%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.8%	37.2%	15.6%
Christian	37.1%	46.2%	-9.1%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is French Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around French Gardens was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Blackwater and Hawley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

French Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley and the 96th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU17 9DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on French Gardens are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hart.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for French Gardens, Blackwater, Camberley, GU17 9DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU17 9DP

Average Price
£360,359

Semi-Detached
£370,475

Terraced
£359,827

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for French Gardens

Average Price
£368,720

Semi-Detached
£377,867

Terraced
£368,082

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on French GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 French Gardens, Camberley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-12-18	£378,365
24 French Gardens, Camberley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£357,255	2022-07-15	£370,053
22 French Gardens, Camberley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-01-21	£375,224
14 French Gardens, Camberley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-01-10	£353,152
5 French Gardens, Camberley, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2021-12-20	£376,455

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU17 9DP

Employment

GU17 9DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Education	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Information and communication	15
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , Blackwater GU17 9BH	3out of 4	728 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Junior School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY	3out of 4	1,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Infant School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY	4out of 4	1,178 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ferns Primary Academy Field Road , GU14 9FX	2out of 4	1,972 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Potley Hill Primary School Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG	3out of 4	2,043 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	2out of 4	1,972 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG	3out of 4	2,158 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD	3out of 4	2,660 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ	3out of 4	2,675 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cove School St John's Road , Cove GU14 9RN	2out of 4	3,521 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX	- not rated	3,606 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU	- not rated	1,390 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE	- not rated	2,271 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Cody School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SN	3out of 4	3,320 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ	- not rated	3,490 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH	- not rated	3,537 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alpha Cups	2 White Hart Parade, London Road	500 yd
Wing Tai Restaurant	Wing Tai Takeaway And Wing Tai Restaurant, 4 - 5 White Hart House	517 yd
Olive Catering Services Ltd	2 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach	664 yd
Gravity Force	6 - 7 Admiralty Way, Camberley	729 yd
Selco Cafe	Unit 2, Trafalgar Way	894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hawley Bowling Club	Hawley Green, Blackwater		364 yd
Mr Bumble PH	19 London Road, Blackwater		391 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee's Fish Bar	57 London Road, Blackwater	283 yd
Grill N Chill	18 London Road, Blackwater	397 yd
Rocco's Pizza	2 White Hart House, London Road	489 yd
Grandma Buggins	3 White Hart House, London Road	489 yd
Mai Sushi	Marks And Spencer Store, The Meadows Marshall Road	1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores	46 - 48 London Road, Blackwater	288 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	Lidl, 21 London Road	339 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, The Meadows Marshall Road	1,012 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer Store, The Meadows Marshall Road	1,012 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Curves (Blackwater Camberley) GREEN LANE	health and fitness suite	295 yd
Blackwater & Hawley Leisure Centre BLACKWATER AND HAWLEY LEISURE CENTRE BLACKWATER AND HAWLEY LEISURE CENTRE HAWLEY GREEN	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	359 yd
Premier Fitness (Closed) White Hart Parade White Hart Parade London Road	health and fitness suite	467 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.